2016 Acura ILX reset

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VISUAL INDEX
INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
CLIENT
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
NAVIGATION
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
ACURALINK®
1 Lights/turn signals p. 32, p. 34
2 Wipers/washers p. 34
3 Cruise control*/Adaptive Cruise
Control with Low Speed Follow*
buttons p. 96, p. 97
4 Horn
5 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®/voice recognition buttons p. 65, p. 69,
p. 79
6 Audio controls p. 48
7 Instrument panel p. 22
Multi-information display p. 26
8 SEL/RESET button p. 26
Info buttons p. 26
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
Brightness control p. 33
9 Paddle shifters p. 94
11 Advanced Cruise Control (ACC)

Distance button* p. 97
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) button* p. 100
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 93
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
button* p. 99
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) OFF button* p. 102
14 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 92
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VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
127
4
12
6
14
*if equipped
58
9
12
13
13
103
11
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 76
A CURALINK
®* .................................. 77
AcuraLink Messages ........................ 77
Subscription Features .................... 78
NAVIGATION* ............................... 79
Basic Navigation Operation ......... 79
Entering a Destination .................. 82
Routing ............................................ 84
Smartphone Navi App* ................. 86
DRIVING .......................................... 88
Before Driving ................................. 88
Maximum Load Limit ..................... 89
Remote Engine Start ....................... 91
Starting to Drive ............................. 92
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................. 93
Shifting ............................................ 93
Braking ............................................. 95
Cruise Control* .............................. 96
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* ... 97
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM)* ............................................ 99
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)* .......................................... 100
Blind Spot Information (BSI)* ..... 101
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)* ................... 102
Multi-View Rear Camera ............. 104
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor* ........ 105
Refueling ....................................... 106
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ...107
Keyless Access Remote Battery
Strength ......................................... 107
Shift Lever Does Not Move ........ 107
Jump Starting ................................ 108Overheating ..................................
109
Emergency Engine Stop ................ 110
Emergency Towing ........................ 110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ............................................ 111
Tire Repair Kit ................................ 113
Changing a Flat Tire ...................... 114
Fuse Locations ............................... 117
MAINTENANCE ............................ 120
Safety Precautions ....................... 120
Maintenance Minder™ ................. 121
Under the Hood ............................ 123
Engine Oil ...................................... 124
Engine Coolant ............................. 126
Window Washer Fluid .................. 127
Checking the Battery .................... 127
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 128
Tire Information ........................... 129
Tire Labeling .................................. 132
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........... 133
Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 135
SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 136
CLIENT INFORMATION .............. 137
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ........................... 137
Contact Us .................................... 138
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside
Assistance ..................................... 139
Warranty Coverages .................... 139
V OICE COMMAND INDEX ......... 140
INDEX ............................................ 146

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Multi-Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Main Displays
Press the Info buttons to scroll through the main displays.
Outside temperature Odometer Outside temperature
Trip A Outside temperature
Trip B
Lower Displays
Press the SEL/RESET button to scroll through the lower displays.
Main display (blank)
Vehicle
settings Instant/average
fuel economy
Tire pressure monitorRange
Engine oil lifeElapsed time
Average speed
*if equipped
Info (pq) buttons:
Press to change main
displays.
Main display
Lower display SEL/RESET button:
Press to change lower
displays.
Models with black-and-white display
Main DisplaysPress the Info buttons to scroll through the main displays.
Outside temperature Odometer Outside temperature
Trip A Outside temperature
Trip B
Lower Displays
Press the SEL/RESET button to scroll through the lower displays.
Main display (blank)
Vehicle
settings Instant/average
fuel economy
Tire pressure monitor Range
Engine oil lifeElapsed time
Compass*/ directions* Average speed
Models with color display

Vehicle Settings
Use the MID to customize certain vehicle features when the vehicle is in Park (P).
You can also use the SETTINGS button* (see page 42).
An example of how to change the Trip A reset timing setting is below. Use the Info and SEL/RESET buttons to make and enter selections.
1. Scroll to the Vehicle Settings menu and select it.
2. Scroll to Meter Setup and select it.
3. Scroll to “Trip A” Reset Timing and select it.
4. Scroll through the options, and select the one you want.
5. Scroll to Exit, and select it to exit the menus.
*if equipped

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VEHICLE CONTROLS
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up, down, in, or out.
3. Push down the lever to lock the steering wheel
in place.
Lever
To lock
To adjust
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat positions into memory when the vehicle is on. When
you unlock and open the driver’s door, the seat adjusts automatically to one of the
two preset positions.
1. Adjust the seat to your preferred position.
2. Press SET.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will hear
two beeps when the memory is set. An indicator
appears in the currently selected memory button.
Press one of the memory buttons to recall previously
stored positions.
Memory button 1 Memory button 2
SET button
*if equipped
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the
correct driving position.
Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions*
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to
switch between day and night positions.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces the glare in the rearview mirror
from headlights behind you. This cannot be turned
off. The function cancels when the shift lever is in
Reverse (R).
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the
switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
*if equipped
Adjustment switch Selector switch
Tab
Day
position Night position

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings using these two methods.
Using the SETUP button*
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Select Sound Settings.
3. Select the setting you want, and adjust it to the
desired level.
4. Press the BACK button to exit out of the menu.
Using the SETTINGS button*
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Select Audio Settings.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the item you want to adjust, and rotate to
change it.
5. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
*if equipped
Accessory Power Socket
Open the center console. Open the socket cover to
use it when the vehicle is on.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat
the power socket.
NOTICE
Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
MODE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
VOL buttons: Adjust audio volume.
CH buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Radio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous station. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the
next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod®*/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous track. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next
or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®/Aha™
Press (+) for the next song. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous
station.

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Color Information Display
Use the buttons to control the display and audio system.
Models with one display
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Models with one display
Selector knob: Rotate
to scroll through
options, and press to
enter a selection.
DISPLAY button:
Choose the audio,
wallpaper, or blank
display mode.
SETUP button:
Select various audio
mode options,
sound settings, and
clock adjustment.
BACK button: Go back
to the previous display.
button: Change
screen brightness. Use
the selector knob to
make adjustments.
Power/volume knob:
Press the turn the
audio system on or
off. Rotate to adjust
volume.
Color information display
FM display
FM/AM buttons:
Select a band. Preset
buttons (1-6):
Press and hold a preset
button to store the
current station. Press a
preset button to select
a previously stored
station.
SKIP bar: Search the
selected band for a
station with a strong
signal.
A.SEL (auto select)
button: Press to scan
bands and store the
strongest stations in
each preset. Press again
to turn off scan and
restore your original
presets.
FOLDER bar: Display
and select an RDS
category.
SCAN button: Press to
hear a 10-second sample
of each strong station on
the selected band. Press
again to turn off scan.
Selector knob: Press
and rotate to tune radio
frequency.
SETUP button: Choose
RDS options to display
station text if available.

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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone when it is paired to
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 66). Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates may apply.
Models with one display
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all
phones.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so. State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatiblilty. Standard data rates
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Models with one display
When the vehicle is stopped, connect the iPhone to the USB adapter cable (see
page 47). A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access
for Pandora to be launched.
Bluetooth® Audio display
SKIP bar: Press to
change files.
Selector knob: Display
the device name. Rotate
to change files. AUX button:
Play
Bluetooth® Audio.
Preset 1 button: Pause
or resume audio.
Pandora display
FOLDER bar: Go to the
next or previous station.
SKIP bar: Go to the
next song.
SETUP button:
Choose various
play modes, such as
repeat and random. AUX button: Play
Pandora.
Selector knob: Enter
the Pandora menu.
Select items such as
like, dislike, station list,
and bookmarks.

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FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Models with ODMD
*if equipped
FM display
Audio Source: Select
the FM or AM icon.
Skip/seek bar:
Find a station with
a strong signal. TAG*: Tag songs
from HD Radio and
store to a connected
iPod or iPhone.
Tune bar: Change the
station. Scan: Scan for stations
with a strong signal.
Presets: To store a
station, tune to the
desired station, select
Presets, and select
and hold the desired
preset number. Select
a preset station once
stored. Interface dial
(from the Audio
screen): Select from
the station list or
presets in the upper
display.
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)*
Operate the audio system using either the touchscreen or dashboard buttons.
The functions shown here can be used with most audio sources. Refer to
subsequent audio pages for more specific functions. Options that appear depend on
the selected audio source.
Models with ODMD
Power/volume
knob
More: Change
screen and sound
settings, or display
menu options. Shortcuts (Audio
tab): Store or select
up to six AM, FM, or
SiriusXM stations or
HDD tracks.
Audio Source:
Change
the audio source.
Select Edit Order to
arrange audio icons to
your preference.
ODMD controls Sound: Adjust
sound settings.
MENU button:
Display menu
items. AUDIO button:
Display the audio
screen.
BACK button: Return
to the previous display.
Audio buttons
Interface dial (from the audio
screen): Move up, down, left, and
right. Rotate and press ENTER to
make selections in the upper display.
(icon) button: Adjust
the upper screen
brightness.
SETTINGS
button: Choose
Audio Settings.
*if equipped

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SiriusXM® Radio
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact
your dealer or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
Models with ODMD
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck inside or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
SiriusXM® display
Skip/seek bar:
Change the channel.
Audio Source:
Select the XM Icon.
Category bar:
Change the category.
Scan: Scan for channels.
Interface dial
(from the Audio
Screen): Select
from the category
list, channel list, and
presets in the upper
display.
Presets: To store a
station, tune to the
desired station, select
Presets, and select and
hold the desired preset
number. Select a preset
station once stored.
Play/pause TAG*: Tag songs and
store to a connected
iPod or iPhone.
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash Drive
Insert a CD to begin playing. The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-
RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.
Connect your USB flash drive using the USB adapter cable (see page 47). The
audio system supports MP3, WMA, or AAC files.
Models with ODMD
CD display
Audio Source:
Select the CD or
USB icon. CD slot CD eject button
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track. Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Scan: Scan tracks
on the CD or USB.
Random: Play tracks or
files in random order. Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select tracks in the
upper display.
Folder: Change the
folder.
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks on the CD or USB.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.) or
folder.
4. Select the song you want to play.
To learn about additional features—such as multi-channel preset, replay, or
SportsFlash—see your Owner’s Manual or Navigation Manual on the Owner
Information CD or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada).